Agyo (Nio Guardian) Mask daruma Uba is a goddess incarnated

Uba is a goddess incarnated as an old woman

The dance is performed to protect against natural disasters and demons

each mask is crafted to capture the details and fierce expression of the Tengu

Inspirational Art Reference: An essential mask for tattoo artists seeking authentic Japanese motifs and anyone interested in the meaning of a Hannya mask tattoo

Agyo (Nio Guardian) Mask daruma Uba is a goddess incarnatedTraditional Japanese Agyo Mask Description Agyo () is one of the Nio (Benevolent Kings), a pair of protectors who stand guard outside the temple gate at most Buddhist temples in Japan, one on either side of the entrance. The Nio are there to protect the temple from evil spirits, demons, and humans wanting to rob from the temple. Material Metal (iron) Sizing Please see pictures for sizing. (We use a tennis ball for customers to gauge the size of the